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MACHINERY

220210060001 · 12/30/2020 · Republic Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609054

Narrative

Was cutting clutch brake out of service truck bell housing. The torch wore out while cutting. Removed torch out of bell housing inspection hole and a flash back of fire shot out of the inspection hole. Right side arm & chest had 2nd degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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